Engineering Student Placement

EMR Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group in Birmingham is offering a 1-year Engineering Placement across Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering. You will join the Central Engineering R&D team, work hands-on with R&D processing equipment, and help characterise materials while exploring new technologies to reduce landfill waste.

You'll report to the Engineering R&D Manager, developing reports, and traveling to EMR sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently a student in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, ideally in 2nd or 3rd year, with a 2:1 or higher prediction.
• Pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering field with a hands-on placement focus.

Responsibilities

• Operating R&D processing equipment and assisting with material sample characterisation (sorting, counting, weighing).
• Conducting detailed research into new engineering processes and technologies to drive innovation.
• Analysing technical documents, drawings, and safety standards to support project development.
• Preparing well-structured reports to communicate project progress and findings.
• Managing your time effectively and guiding others to ensure projects stay on track.
• Traveling to various EMR sites to support broader project efforts.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

2nd or 3rd year Engineering student (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

About our opportunity

Are you a Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering student looking for a placement? Our Central Engineering R&D team is at the cutting edge of recycling technology and works hard to build a more sustainable future for the planet. Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a hands-on, real-world environment? Join us at our Birmingham location as an Engineering Placement student, where you'll be part of our innovative Central Engineering R&D Team. This 1-year placement offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact, work with cutting-edge processes, develop solutions that drive our projects forward and help to create a world where fewer things go to landfill. Reporting to the Engineering R&D Manager, you'll play key role in characterising materials, operating specialised R&D processing equipment, and exploring new technologies that will shape our industry’s future.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Operating R&D processing equipment and assisting with material sample characterisation (sorting, counting, weighing, etc.).
• Conducting detailed research into new engineering processes and technologies to drive innovation.
• Analysing technical documents, drawings, and safety standards to support project development.
• Preparing well-structured reports to communicate project progress and findings.
• Managing your time effectively and, on occasion, guiding others to ensure projects stay on track.
• Traveling to various EMR sites when needed to support broader project efforts.

About You:

You're an enthusiastic engineering student who's ready to dive into hands-on work with a proactive approach. You'll ideally be in your 2nd or 3rd year, pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a 2:1 or higher prediction for your final year.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A "can-do" attitude and the willingness to tackle tasks both big and small.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, whether working independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft or Google Office software; a UK driving license is also ideal.
• (Bonus) Familiarity with engineering software like CAD, Matlab, or Process Engineering visualisation tools.